Event Calendar

 

Every Wednesday
HSKC Adoption Hours

We Want a Home Wednesdays

Humane Society of Kent County

 

Starting January 6, the Humane Society will be offering reduced adoption fees every Wednesday on all animals who have been at the shelter longer than two months. Through We Want a Home Wednesdays, cats will be available for $25 (reg. $95), dogs for $50 (reg. $125) and rabbits for $5 (reg. $30).

 

Every Friday
HSKC Adoption Hours

Five Dollar Feline Fridays

Humane Society of Kent County

 

Starting January 8, all cats one year or older will be available for only $5. Five Dollar Feline Fridays will take place every Friday.

 

2nd Wednesday/Month
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Pet Loss Support Group

Humane Society of Kent County

 

The Humane Society of Kent County provides a free support group for anybody who is grieving the loss of a pet. Anyone who considers a pet a beloved friend, companion, or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies the loss of that friend. Meeting with others who understand what you are going through can be comforting and beneficial for the grieving process. The group is free and no registration is required. Group Leader: Jennifer Wisniewski, MA, LLP. For more information please contact Jennifer Self-Aulgur, Humane Education Coordinator, (616) 791-8066 or jennifer@hskc.org.

 

January 20 - March 4, 2010
Online

Spay Day USA 2010 Pet Photo Contest

 

In honor of Spay Day USA, the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International will be running an online pet photo contest, providing you the opportunity to celebrate your pet, win great prizes and raise critical funds for spay/neuter initiatives. Just visit www.humanesociety.org/photocontest to enter your pet. Each vote for your pet costs just $1, and you can select the Humane Society of Kent County as your Spay Day Event Organizer helping us raise funds for the spay/neuter programs right here at HSKC!

 

Saturday, February 13, 2010
12 pm - 4 pm

Find SomeBUNNY to Love

Humane Society of Kent County

 

Do you need someBUNNY to love this Valentine's Day? Join us on February 13 to find your bunny to love! At the rabbit adoption event we will have many great rabbits looking to find their forever homes and all rabbits will be available for special adoption fees. All male rabbits who have been neutered will be available for $20, all female rabbits who have been spayed will be available for $40, and all unaltered rabbits will be available for $5. Come on out and find your rabbit valentine. For more information about Somebunny to Love please call (616) 453-8900.

 

2010 Dates: Feb.6, April 3, May 29, July 10, Sept. 4, Nov. 6
12 pm - 2 pm

Baby-Ready Pets

Humane Society of Kent County

 

The Humane Society of Kent County offers a workshop to help prepare your pet for the arrival of your bundle of joy. With a little training and assistance, you can make it a safe and (relatively) stress-free experience for the whole family. To register for Baby-Ready Pets, please contact Jennifer Self-Aulgur, Humane Education Coordinator, (616) 791-8066 or jennifer@hskc.org.

 

April 7 - 9, 2010
9 am - 12:30 pm

Camp Kids & Paws Spring Break Mini Camp

Humane Society of Kent County

 

Not sure what to do this Spring Break? Join us at the Humane Society for our Camp Kids & Paws Spring Break Mini Camp. The camp provides kids in grades K-5 with a fun and interesting opportunity to learn about animal care while helping to make future, responsible pet owners. This three-day mini-camp will feature animal interactions, presentations, crafts, games and snacks! Come prepared for lots of fun with your four-legged friends! Cost is only $35 and includes a camper t-shirt. Download your Camp Kids & Paws Spring Break Camp application today! All applications are due March 26, 2010. For more information please contact Jennifer Self-Aulgur at (616) 791-8066 or jennifer@hskc.org.

 

June - August (Registration now open)
Various times

HSKC Summer Day Camps

Humane Society of Kent County

 

Are you ready to join the adventure? HSKC Summer Camps are fun and educational camps for children ages 5 - 15. In affordable week-long sessions children learn about animal safety, how to be a responsible pet owner, shelter operations, careers in animal-related fields, and animals with interesting and helpful jobs. Kids are encouraged to share what they learn with their family, friends and neighbors. With the help of dogs, cats and critters from our shelter, and animal experts in the community, it's a dog-gone good time.

 

Plus, this year, the HSKC will be offering special Animal Adventure Days. These one day seminars offer teens, ages 13 - 18, the chance to participate in specialized sessions in topics such as animal training and behavior and veterinary medicine. Dates for the Animal Adventure Days are listed below. If you're interested in signing up for an Animal Adventure Day please indicate the date on your Summer Camp application.

 

Download your 2010 Summer Camp brochure and application today. All applications are due Friday, June 11. Don't wait...join the adventure today! For more information on all the Summer Camp programs please contact Jennifer Self-Aulgur at (616) 791-8066 or jennifer@hskc.org.

 

Animal Adventure Day Dates (Ages 13 - 15): June 17 (Animal Behavior), July 6 (Animal Behavior), August 2 (Veterinarian), August 23 (Veterinarian).

 

Animal Adventure Day Dates (Ages 15 - 18): June 28 (Veterinarian), June 29 (Animal Behavior), July 8 (Veterinarian), August 3 (Animal Behavior)

 


 

Community Outreach Events

 

The Humane Society of Kent County is dedicated to promoting adoption and responsible pet care to the public. Our Outreach team of staff and volunteers travels to various locations throughout Kent County, bringing our adoptable pets, clinics and information to the community. 

 

Saturday, February 20, 2010

1 pm - 3 pm

Adoptable Pets @ PETCO

3165 Alpine Avenue Suite G
Walker, MI

 

Thursday, March 4, 2010

5 pm - 7 pm

Chip N Clips @ Chow Hound (28th Street)

740 28th Street SE (at Eastern)

Grand Rapids, MI

Microchips: $15

Nail Trims: $10

 

Saturday, March 20, 2010

1 pm - 3 pm

Adoptable Pets @ Chow Hound (Northland)

5265 Northland Dr. NE

Grand Rapids, MI

 

Thursday, April 8, 2010

5 pm - 7 pm

Chip N Clips @ Chow Hound (Northland)

5265 Northland Dr. NE

Grand Rapids, MI

Microchips: $15

Nail Trims: $10

 

Saturday, April 10, 2010

1 pm - 3 pm

Adoptable Pets @ Pet Supplies Plus

4920 Wilson Ave, Suite 100

Grandville, MI

 

Thursday, May 6, 2010

5 pm - 7 pm

Chip N Clips @ Chow Hound (Cascade)

6787 Cascade Rd. SE

Grand Rapids, MI

Microchips: $15

Nail Trims: $10

 

Saturday, May 22, 2010

1 pm - 3 pm

Adoptable Pets @ PETCO

3165 Alpine Avenue Suite G
Walker, MI

 


HSKC Event Information

The Humane Society of Kent County participates in many community events to help raise awareness about our mission of helping homeless animals in our community. If you are interested in having the Humane Society of Kent County participate in your event, please download our Event Form for more information.

If you are planning a third-party fundraising event to benefit the Humane Society of Kent County, or are interested in planning one, please download our Third-Party Event Form for more information and tips to help with your event planning. Thank you!

 

For information about Humane Society of Kent County events, please contact Meahgan Pear,

Marketing and Events Manager, (616) 791-8088 or meahgan@hskc.org